Operations Safety Lead

Aerovect

Atlanta, GA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with operational safety experience in airfield or industrial automation environments, comfortable with onsite risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

Candidates with a background in airfield safety or industrial automation who prioritize operational risk management
— “Operational Safety Background: Demonstrated experience in ramp operations/airfield safety at an airline, airport operator, or operational safety within industrial robotics or automated logistics hubs.”
Candidates who can balance safety oversight with training and process development responsibilities
— “Work with the Operations Training team to oversee safety driver training standards and sign off on airside driving certification programs.”

Things to consider

Onsite presence is mandatory at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
— “Full-time presence on-site at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).”
Must undergo a fingerprint-based background check and obtain an airfield driving permit
— “Must be able to obtain an ATL airport badge, which requires a fingerprint-based background check, and an ATL airfield driving permit.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with structured risk mitigation and operational compliance in your resume and interviews
— “Proven track record of identifying operational hazards on the ground and establishing structured workflows to eliminate or mitigate risks.”
Demonstrate your ability to manage safety thresholds and escalation logic in your application materials
— “Own and define quantitative safety thresholds, categorize mitigation risk severity (severe vs. non-severe), and lead mitigation review cadences.”
Emphasize your communication skills and willingness to enforce safety protocols over operational demands
— “A strong, assertive, and articulate communicator who is willing to put their hand up and stop operations when safety is compromised.”
Showcase experience with data tools like Hex or Jira to support your safety analysis and reporting capabilities
— “Review Near-Miss Concepts (NMCs) from an operational safety perspective, utilizing data tools (Hex, Jira) and operator feedback to address unmitigated risks proactively.”
Demonstrate your ability to engage with cross-functional teams such as training and ARFF for safety integration
— “Partner with the Training Supervisor on safety driver training, manual updates, and post-release mitigation debriefs.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Established robust field safety processes
Implemented autonomy checklists
Conducted regular shadow shifts

Typical background

Experience in ramp operations/airfield safetyOperational Safety Background

Skills & requirements

Required

Operational SafetyRisk ManagementProject ManagementFacilities ManagementSafety Management System (sms)

Preferred

Airfield SafetyAutonomy Systems

About the role

Original posting from Aerovect via Ashby

WHO WE ARE
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Operations Safety Lead acts as the primary "eyes and ears" on the ground at Atlanta (ATL). Positioned within the Safety Department with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Operations, you will serve as the point of contact for surfacing safety issues, gating vehicle software releases, and implementing robust field safety processes. You will apply AeroVect’s Safety Management System (SMS) at ATL.
This role ensures that human factors and operational execution strictly adhere to an operational safety-first mindset. You will be responsible for defining quantitative safety thresholds, managing mitigation reviews, establishing clear escalation logic for safety drivers, and maintaining a complete chain of traceability between field events and safety analysis.
YOU WILL
AIRSIDE SAFETY OVERSIGHT & RISK MITIGATION
Serve as the onsite point of contact at ATL for identifying, surfacing, and resolving operational safety concerns.
Own and define quantitative safety thresholds, categorize mitigation risk severity (severe vs. non-severe), and lead mitigation review cadences.
Review Near-Miss Concepts (NMCs) from an operational safety perspective, utilizing data tools (Hex, Jira) and operator feedback to address unmitigated risks proactively.
Write and maintain the escalation logic for safety drivers and operators during field anomalies or off-nominal conditions.
Present weekly reporting to the Atlanta Operations team on risk events and safety mitigations.
Provide monthly safety bulletins to Operators to continue engagement and a safety mindset in the fleet.
Ensure strict operational compliance with airfield rules, airside driving standards, and operational mitigations tied to Deployment Readiness Reviews (DRRs).
AUTONOMY RELEASE GATING & PRE-DEPARTURE EXECUTION
Implement, enforce, and own autonomy checklists for vehicle releases, airside incidents, and daily pre-departure checks.
Act as an independent safety check on vehicle readiness and driver allocation updates prior to autonomous deployment.
Sit in autonomous vehicles prior to new feature releases to judge performance, evaluate human factors, and sign off on operational readiness.
FIELD OBSERVABILITY & DRIVER GOVERNANCE
Conduct regular shadow shifts (at least weekly across AM and PM shifts with different drivers) to evaluate real-world operating environments and driver behaviors.
Work with the Operations Training team to oversee safety driver training standards and sign off on airside driving certification programs.
Partner with the Training Supervisor on safety driver training, manual updates, and post-release mitigation debriefs.
Coordinate directly with Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) teams when specialized airside training or safety protocols are required.
Participate actively in daily shift handoffs and operational planning meetings to maintain alignment across teams.
YOU HAVE
Operational Safety Background: Demonstrated experience in ramp operations/airfield safety at an airline, airport operator, or operational safety within industrial robotics or automated logistics hubs.
Field Safety Mindset: Proven track record of identifying operational hazards on the ground and establishing structured workflows to eliminate or mitigate risks.
Resilient Communication Skills: A strong, assertive, and articulate communicator who is willing to put their hand up and stop operations when safety is compromised. Ability to navigate competing priorities across operations and engineering to align team goals.
Onsite Presence: Full-time presence on-site at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Driving & Airport Access: Valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record. Must be able to obtain an ATL airport badge, which requires a fingerprint-based background check, and an ATL airfield driving permit.
Autonomy Certification: Willingness to undergo internal training and achieve certification for autonomous driving within the first 60 days of employment.
WE PREFER
Standards Familiarity: Familiarity with airside safety regulations, ramp safety standards, or ground handling operational procedures.
Prior experience in autonomous functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) is not required, but is an asset. The primary requirement is a rigorous operational safety mindset and the ability to evaluate risks in real-time airside operations.

Source: Aerovect careers (Ashby)